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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize sound quality and comfort for longer listening sessions, the Sony WF1000XM3 may be better for you, and it also offers superior microphone quality, which is useful for calls. Additionally, the Sony has active noise cancelling, better for travel and noisy environments, alongside a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Moondrop Nekocake is a more budget-friendly option and still provides respectable sound quality and comfort, with decent build quality. The Nekocake is also lighter and more suitable for exercise due to sweat resistance, but lacks noise cancelling and has a shorter battery life compared to the Sony. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
  • The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Sony WF1000XM3.
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
  • Good for music
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

5.7
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.

Gaming

4.6
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WF1000XM3 is somewhat better.

Phone Calls

6.1
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
8.2
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.7
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.

TV and Video

5.0
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
5.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the Sony WF1000XM3 is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.

Battery

3.0 Hours
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
6.0 Hours
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$39
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
$180
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The Moondrop Nekocake has a price of $39 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.

Build Quality

8.5
Nekocake
WF1000XM3
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Nekocake and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Moondrop NekocakeSony WF1000XM3
Moondrop NekocakeSony WF1000XM3

GENERAL

Price
$39
$180
Brand
MoondropSony
Release Date
October 1, 2021August 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
5.7/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
6.2/108.2/10
Gaming Score
4.7/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
5/105.8/10
Exercise Score
5.6/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
3 Hours6 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1 Hours3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
55
Case Battery Life
1224

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
5.4/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7.6/107.9/10
Size
MediumLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.4 Grams9 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Headphonics

Jarvin | January 2022
"What sets the Nekocake apart from its competition at this price point is the Moondrop Link app that allows the user to change the tonal balance of the Nekocake. This makes sure that it’s versatile enough to suit different sonic preferences while allowing some customization of controls."

Sony WF1000XM3

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."

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About Moondrop

Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).

About Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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